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BOLIVIA 2024. Varieties of oca

15 September 2024, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia. Varieties of oca, an Andean tuber grown at 3,864 meters above sea level in Huatapampa, a highland community of around 576 inhabitants, where FAO Bolivia provides technical assistance for better production. It is estimated that around 30 varieties of oca are produced in Bolivia.

09/15/2024

Country Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Credit FAO/Max Valencia

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The visit highlighted the community’s commitment to preserving traditional farming techniques, deeply rooted in indigenous customs. The delegation experienced local cultural expressions and participated in an Apthapi, a community-shared lunch, symbolizing unity and the sharing of food produced in the region. This visit underscored the importance of indigenous knowledge and sustainable practices in contributing to food security and agricultural biodiversity.